Procurement of Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope with Advanced EDS and Coater for IIT Bhubaneswar

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This tender, originating from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar, under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, presents a critical opportunity to procure a state-of-the-art Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM). Identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7873485, this procurement is essential for advancing research capabilities within the institute. The specified equipment includes advanced features such as LN2 FreeEDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, likely operating without liquid nitrogen cooling) and a coater, indicating a requirement for high-resolution imaging and elemental analysis. The bidding period commences on August 14, 2026, at 3:13 PM and concludes on September 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 12,00,000.00 is stipulated, underscoring the importance and value of this acquisition. The tender encompasses a total quantity of one unit of this sophisticated scientific instrument, crucial for cutting-edge material science, nanotechnology, and various other research domains within higher education.